How do you break up an ice cube?

You can break up an ice cube using a bar spoon and a firm whack.

Here's a breakdown of the method:

1. Position the Spoon: Hold a bar spoon in your dominant hand. The inside of the bowl of the spoon should face you.

2. Strike the Ice: Whack the outer bowl of the spoon firmly against the ice cube.

3. Rotate and Repeat: Turn the ice cube in your hand to expose a different face, and then whack it again with the spoon. The goal is to create fractures that will cause the ice to break apart.

Essentially, you're using the spoon like a small hammer to fracture the ice. Repeated blows at different angles will typically break the cube into smaller pieces.